Under an accumulation of staggerers, no man can be considered a free agent. No man knocks himself down; if his destiny knocks him down, his destiny must pick him up again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heavy burdens prevent people from acting freely, and destiny must restore those it breaks.
- In plain terms
- Hardships limit freedom; if fate knocks you down, it must help you up.
- What can you take from it?
- Destiny carries responsibility for those it burdens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do we control our fate?
- What happens when destiny fails?
Another view
The idea of destiny picking someone up is abstract and unproven.
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